Summer fruit desserts

Mouthwatering jellies, showstopping tarts, perfect-for-a-picnic bakes... we've got all the fruity dessert recipes you need for a super sweet summer.

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Lemon pound cake

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Two British dessert classics combine in this ultimate summer-sharing pudding, packed full of fresh flavours

Eton mess summer trifle

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Make this light galette a staple of your summer bakes and impress all who try it

Peach melba galette

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This no-churn recipe is super-easy to make and can be frozen for up to 1 month

Blackberry and lemon cheesecake ice cream

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This simple raspberry galette recipe is the perfect summer dessert to enjoy in the sunshine. A galette is an easy French free-form tart, with crisp pastry encasing jammy baked raspberries and melting chunks of golden marzipan.

Raspberry and marzipan galette

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Enjoy the flavours of a British classic dessert with this summery ice cream cake.

Eton mess ice cream cake

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Try this summer twist on a classic Bakewell tart for a pretty dessert that is perfect for packing up and taking on picnics. This easy traybake makes the most of seasonal stone fruit with juicy nectarines topping the soft frangipane and buttery puff pastry

Nectarine Bakewell traybake

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This gorgeous French dessert recipe, traditionally made with cherries, gets a seasonal twist with sweet apricots and raspberries. The fruit is cooked in a light batter which becomes puffed and golden in the oven – serve warm with ice cream

Apricot and raspberry clafoutis

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Strawberry cheesecake tarts

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Need something sweet but don’t want to cook? These strawberry cheesecake tarts are the answer. With a crumbly ginger biscuit base, Greek yogurt and soft cheese filling with strawberries and jam on top, these fruity treats are pure indulgence.

Serves 4
20mins to prepare, 5mins to cook and 25mins to cool
563 calories

Classic Victoria sponge

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Master the classics with this delicious Victoria sponge. A quintessential British bake, it features layers of light sponge sandwiched together by velvety cream and juicy strawberries

Serves 10
70 mins
435 calories

William Drabble’s victoria sponge cupcakes

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William Drabble’s victoria sponge cupcakes is perfect for getting the kids involved with cake mix and calling on their creative side in decorating the cakes

Serves 12
15mins to prepare, 10-15mins to cook, 10mins to cool and 10mins to decorate.
245 calories

Apricot and raspberry clafoutis

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This gorgeous French dessert recipe, traditionally made with cherries, gets a seasonal twist with sweet apricots and raspberries. The fruit is cooked in a light batter which becomes puffed and golden in the oven – serve warm with ice cream

Serves 6
50 mins
274 calories

Matthew Tomkinson's yogurt and vanilla Eton mess

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Kids will love this tasty Eton mess. Raspberries and strawberries are classic Eton mess berries, but feel free to substitute for your family’s favourite fruits.

Serves 6
30mins to prepare, 2hrs to cook and 1hr to cool
190 calories

Strawberry tart

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A classic strawberry tart filled with luxe crème pâtissière makes a stunning pud

Serves 10
390 mins
312 calories

Jam doughnut cake

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Cake in a cup! This super speedy dessert recipe is ready in under 5 mins and requires minimal effort for maximum flavour

Serves 1
3 mins
589 calories

Eton mess cake

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Inspired by a classic Eton mess, this elegant layered sponge cake is filled with all our favourite ingredients, from macerated strawberries and raspberries to whipped cream and crunchy meringue.

Serves 14
45 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook, plus cooling
553 calories

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